Understanding what happens if you’re behind on debt in retirement can make a difference in how the situation unfolds. Wing-wing/Getty Images A significant number of seniors are being forced to carry high-rate credit card debt into retirement, and in many cases, those balances aren’t particularly small, either. One driving factor is that household debt is … Read more
JetBlue has raised checked bag fees to offset the impact of higher jet fuel prices amid the Iran war. Passengers must now pay at least $39 to check a bag, up $4 per bag from the previous $35 fee. Checking a second bag now costs at least $59, up from $50. Those rates apply to … Read more
It’s well known that online sports betting can be a risky endeavor. But a new study from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows the practice may also be linked to higher delinquency rates, delivering another potential blow to Americans’ financial health. Online sports betting, now legal in more than 30 U.S. states, allows … Read more
Savers looking to home $75,000 may want to consider the advantages a money market account offers now. Aleksandr Zubkov/Getty Images With news this March that the Federal Reserve was again keeping its interest rate-cutting campaign on pause (for the second time this year) and with the need for safe and profitable savings accounts pronounced thanks … Read more
Washington — The Supreme Court is set to convene Wednesday to consider the legality of President Trump’s executive order that seeks to end birthright citizenship. The case is a major test of a key pillar of Mr. Trump’s immigration agenda and is the first in which the high court will weigh the legal merits of one … Read more
After weeks of delays, NASA is finally poised for launch of a historic flight this week to send a crew of four astronauts on a trailblazing nine-day trip around the moon and back. The Artemis II mission — with commander Reid Wiseman, pilot Victor Glover, astronaut Christina Koch and Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen — is … Read more
As the U.S.-Iran war nears the one-month mark, the fragile global oil market has emerged as a key leverage point for Iran — and some shipping and insurance experts don’t expect the situation to return to normal until the war winds down significantly. Since the start of the conflict, Iran has threatened to hit ships … Read more
What being judgment-proof does and what it doesn’t do can have a major impact on your debt repayment approach. Hanizam/Getty Images Credit card debt has become a serious issue nationwide, with borrower totals now exceeding $1.28 trillion and delinquency rates climbing as borrowers struggle to keep up with their high-rate balances. As that unpaid debt … Read more
Brushing your teeth with fluoride toothpaste and flossing daily are oral care essentials, however, mouthwash isn’t exactly a necessary part of your routine. Think of it as a way to enhance your oral care routine, says Dr. Chris Salierno, the chief dental officer at Tend, a dental studio company with several locations in major cities … Read more
The average HELOC interest rate tumbled yet again this week, opening new opportunities up for homeowners. Andrii Yalanskyi/Getty Images Just above the 6% range. That’s where the average home equity line of credit (HELOC) interest rate declined this week, the latest in a series of declines that have now brought rates here to their lowest … Read more